How Many Syllables In Jargon?
2syllables
Jargon has 2 syllables, jar-gon. It is a disyllabic word.
jargon
/ˈdʒɑː.ɡən/ UK /ˈdʒɑːr.ɡən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, jar.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒɑː.ɡən/
Division By Letters
jar-gon
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Jargon
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | dʒ | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ɡ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Jargon Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in jargon?
Jargon has 2 syllables, jar-gon. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒɑː.ɡən/.
Which syllable is stressed in jargon?
The first syllable, jar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of jargon?
Jargon has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide jargon into syllables?
By sound, dʒɑː.ɡən. By letters, as a spelling guide, jar-gon.